Poliform Le Club armchair outdoor
The Le Club outdoor armchair, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, carries one of contemporary design’s most recognised silhouettes directly into the garden and terrace. Its curved, enveloping form is unchanged from the indoor version, soft lines and unparalleled comfort both entirely intact. What evolves is the material of the coating, a specialist knitted fabric engineered for exterior conditions through an advanced water repellent treatment that preserves the character and quality of the original piece.
Description
Design Inspiration & Philosophy
Inspired by the voluminous leather club armchairs of the last century, Le Club reinterprets a design archetype with a lighter, more casual sensibility rooted in the forms of the 1970s. Massaud strips back the bulk without sacrificing the enveloping quality that defines the original, arriving at a silhouette that reads as both timeless and contemporary. In this exterior version, that philosophy extends to the upholstery itself, evolving to meet open air demands while preserving every visual quality of the indoor piece.
Water Repellent Knitted Upholstery
The upholstery is a specialist knitted fabric treated with a water repellent liquid, producing a material well suited to terrace and garden conditions. The coating process demands a high level of execution, requiring a complex machining technique that delivers a consistent finish and resilience across the full fabric surface. The result retains the tactile quality and visual warmth of the Poliform indoor range while offering the durability required for prolonged exterior use.
Steel Frame & Aluminium Joinery
Built on a steel structure with moulded flexible polyurethane forming both the backrest and seat, Le Club outdoor is engineered for structural integrity in all conditions. The joints between backrest and seat are finished in painted aluminium, providing a precise, clean transition between the curved upholstered sections. This construction keeps the visual weight of the piece appropriately light while supporting the generous, rounded proportions across its 94 x 88 x 67cm frame.
Cover Options
The Le Club outdoor armchair is offered with a non removable woven cover. Current option:
– Libeccio visone, non removable woven fabric, a warm neutral tone suited to contemporary and natural terrace settings alike
Perfect For
– Covered verandas and terraces where the presence of a recognised indoor form matters
– Poolside seating that requires a strong design identity alongside weather resistant materials
– Hospitality and contract exteriors specifying a confirmed Poliform design in an open air context
– Design-forward private gardens where comfort standards and aesthetic quality must match the interior
– Architects and specifiers pairing Le Club with Poliform’s ceramic coffee table range outdoors
– Minimalist terrace schemes requiring a sculptural, low profile seat with genuine design provenance
Le Club outdoor carries the full integrity of an indoor classic into open air settings, a rare armchair that holds its design character completely wherever it is placed.
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